Posts tagged with Action

Which actor holds the record for most film appearances as James Bond?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 21, 2025

Playing James Bond is the role of a lifetime, with each actor bringing their own style to British spy 007. Looking at the numbers, which actor actually played Bond in the most official films?

What police department was featured in "Lethal Weapon"?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 19, 2025

The 1987 buddy cop classic "Lethal Weapon" kicked off one of Hollywood's most successful action franchises. Which actual police department was featured throughout?

Who was originally cast as the alien in "Predator"?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 4, 2025

The iconic alien hunter from "Predator" strikes fear with its massive frame and superhuman strength. Which action star was initially hired to play the extraterrestrial menace?

Who was the protagonist of the Dragon's Lair franchise?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 30, 2025

"Dragon's Lair" exploded onto the arcade scene with something nobody had ever seen: movie-quality animation straight out of a Disney film. Which clumsy knight turned spectacular failure into an art form?

Which of these Star Wars characters doesn't have their own show?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 23, 2025

Lucasfilm rarely put Star Wars in front of TV audiences, but Disney+ opened the floodgates with an array of character-focused series. Which Star Wars character has yet to get their own series?

What was “Alien” originally titled?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 8, 2025

"Alien" stands as one of cinema's greatest horror achievements, but this groundbreaking film almost premiered under a completely different name. What was the original title for the sci-fi masterpiece?

Who was the only actor in "The Lord of the Rings" to meet J.R.R. Tolkien?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 3, 2025

When Peter Jackson assembled his cast for "The Lord of the Rings," most had only read Tolkien's books. But only one actor could claim they'd actually met the master of Middle-earth himself. Which member of Jackson's cast had this unique connection?

Who was originally cast to play Aragorn in "The Lord of the Rings"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 27, 2024

Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy stands as one of cinema's greatest achievements, with Viggo Mortensen's portrayal of Aragorn becoming iconic. Who was originally meant to lead the forces of good against Sauron?

Which legendary director voiced Unicron in "The Transformers: The Movie"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 26, 2024

The 1986 movie "The Transformers: The Movie" needed someone truly intimidating to voice their planet-eating villain. Which filmmaking legend spent his last days recording lines as a mechanical space monster?

What was Neo's real name in "The Matrix"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 24, 2024

Neo started his journey under a completely different identity in "The Matrix" before being recognized as the legendary one. But what was his name before discovering the truth about reality?

What kind of animal is Tails in "Sonic the Hedgehog"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 23, 2024

When SEGA needed a sidekick for Sonic in 1992, they created Tails, a character who could keep up with the blue blur's incredible speed. What kind of animal is this high-flying companion?

Who directed "Raging Bull"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 16, 2024

In "Raging Bull," a boxer's ego tears his life apart while the camera catches every brutal moment in gorgeous black and white. Which director was able to bring this story to life?

How many planets did the Death Star destroy?

By Jesse Lennox | December 4, 2024

We see the Death Star in action very early on in the first “A New Hope,” but just how many planets does this doomsday weapon destroy in all of Star Wars?

What is Indiana Jones' real name?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 4, 2024

Indiana Jones was an icon of the ‘80s and remains a classic character to this day. Except Indiana is just a nickname. Do you remember Indie’s real name?

How did Dutch hide from the Predator’s thermal vision in "Predator"?

By Jesse Lennox | November 21, 2024

The Predator was such a terrifying monster that not even Schwarzenegger’s Dutch could beat him with brawn. What simple trick was enough to appear invisible to the cloaked Predator?